2024 IndyCar Silly Season Update: Latest Driver Moves and Remaining Open Seats

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November 23, 2024 at 03:23 PM

The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series grid is taking shape with most teams having confirmed their lineups. Here's a comprehensive overview of confirmed and open seats across all teams.

CONFIRMED TEAMS

AJ Foyt Racing

David Malukas (No. TBA Chevy)
Santino Ferrucci (No. 14 Chevy)
Notable changes: Team consolidation in Indianapolis, new engineering assignments

Andretti Global

Colton Herta (No. 26 Honda)
Kyle Kirkwood (No. 27 Honda)
Marcus Ericsson (No. 28 Honda)
Upcoming facility relocation planned for May

Arrow McLaren

Pato O'Ward (No. 5 Chevy)
Nolan Siegel (No. 6 Chevy)
Christian Lundgaard (No. 7 Chevy)
Recent departure of team leader Gavin Ward

Chip Ganassi Racing

Kyffin Simpson (No. 8 Honda)
Scott Dixon (No. 9 Honda)
Alex Palou (No. 10 Honda)
Downsizing to three cars with technical alliance with Meyer Shank Racing

Ed Carpenter Racing

Alexander Rossi (No. 20 Chevy)
Christian Rasmussen (No. 21 Chevy)
New co-owner Ted Gelov bringing increased funding

Meyer Shank Racing

Felix Rosenqvist (No. 60 Honda)
Marcus Armstrong (No. 66 Honda)
New technical alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing

PREMA Racing

Callum Ilott (No. TBA Chevy)
Robert Shwartzman (No. TBA Chevy)

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Graham Rahal (No. 15 Honda)
Louis Foster (No. 45 Honda)
No. 30 Honda - TBD

Team Penske

Josef Newgarden (No. 2 Chevy)
Scott McLaughlin (No. 3 Chevy)
Will Power (No. 12 Chevy)

UNCONFIRMED SEATS

Dale Coyne Racing

Two seats pending (No. 18 & No. 51 Honda)
Seeking new co-owner/investor
Multiple candidates including VeeKay, Lundqvist, Sowery, McElrea, Fittipaldi brothers

Juncos Hollinger Racing

Two seats pending (No. 77 & No. 78 Chevy)
Both positions now for-hire
Potential candidates: Grosjean, Daly, Robb

The remaining seats are largely dependent on funding, with teams seeking drivers who can bring substantial financial backing. Final confirmations may extend into the new year due to ongoing sponsorship negotiations and charter membership considerations.